Since this article makes it sound like Pathway is $65/hr for an entire
bachelor's degree, people should know that at the Pathway rollout in
Denver, they said it was $65/hr only for the first 15 hours taken in the first
year. After that, it's normal BYU-I prices.

It's possible
they have changed it since our rollout, but in case they haven't, this is
just a note that after the first year, it may be quite a bit more expensive than
people think--though still cheaper than any college in Colorado.

@ Denverite. Actually, the article is correct. If a student completes the
Pathway program (Academic Start, which is three semesters) and then matriculates
into BYU-Idaho's online degree program, they can continue to pay only
$60/per credit hour (less in some locations) through the completion of their
bachelor’s degree. Therefore, a Pathway student can get an online
bachelor’s degree for under $8000. Online BYU-Idaho students who
DON’T go the Pathway route pay approximately $145 per credit hour (I
don’t have the exact amount in front of me), which is the same price
on-campus BYU-I students pay, which is still incredibly inexpensive compared to
most online programs.

@ Denverite, just a quick clarification; the Pathway student tuition stays with
the student for the entire degree. The $65/hr does not change if the student
finishes their degree online. This has not changed since the Pathway launched 4
years ago. What might have been confusing is that if a student elects to come to
campus in Rexburg, then a student would pay the regular tuition rate.

Pathway truly is a blessing for many who cannot afford the financial burden of
most online programs.